President Barack Obama's inauguration was quite the spectacle on Monday, with between 800,000 to 1 million people descending on Washington, D.C., for the ceremony.

We took a look at some of the best photos from press photographers, but White House photographers got a behind-the-scenes look at the day and the weekend leading up to the inauguration.

President Barack Obama stains shelves during a National Day of Service school improvement project at Burrville Elementary School in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013. The First Family kicked off events for the 57th Presidential Inauguration by joining in the National Day of Service.

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama stain shelves during a National Day of Service school improvement project at Burrville Elementary School in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

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President Barack Obama listens as First Lady Michelle Obama delivers remarks to volunteers during a National Day of Service school improvement project at Burrville Elementary School in Washington, D.C., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.